Kilkerley
FOROIGE
The local Foroige Club continued on Friday night last in the Community Centre with Kris Kindle night and then on Sunday last, after 10.00am mass there was a Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale in the Community Centre. The club resumes on January 13.
SCHOOL VACANCY
Part Time Caretaker required for Kilkerley National School. 16 hours per week beginning on January 24, 2017. Please call the school for an application form 042 9337187 or email kilkerleyns. ias@eircom.net . Closing date for completed application is December 22, 2016.
SUNDAY DANCING
Dancing in the Community Centre on Sunday night January 1,with music by Blue Magic. Brian McDermott plays on January 8, Showbud on January 15, J and S Sound on January 22 and Curtis Magee on January 29. Dancing from 9.00pm to 12 midnight. Wishing all patrons and the committee a very happy Christmas.
RECENT DEATHS
Sympathy to family and relatives of Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus to the Archbishop of Armagh Gerard Clifford, Annaskeagh, Ravensdale and formerly Bellurgan, who was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery Ravensdale on Thursday last also to family and relatives of Bridget Martin, Drumass, Inniskeen who was laid to rest in Donaghmoyne Cemetery on Thursday last, also to Callan family on the death of Sandra’s first cousin John Curtis, Ardee.
EMMETS GFC
The Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday, December 15 at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. Elected were
Hon Presidents: Joe Quinn, Owen Bellew, Seamus Lambe,Tommy Mulholland, Brendan McArdle. President- Fr Gerry Campbell; Caretaker Chairman- Paul Cumiskey; Vice Chairman–Eugene McGeough; Secretary – Aidan Cawley; Assist- Secretary–Yvonne Quigley; Treasurer–Bronagh McGee; Assistant Treasurer–Eamonn Kelly; P.R.O.–Willie Quigley; Registrars– Paul Cumiskey, Cora Kampes; County Board Delegate–Paddy Clarke; Minor Board Delegate– Sean McEneaney; Insurance Officer and Delegate to Ladies County Board–Cora Kampes; Club School Link Co-Ordinator– Shane Lennon; Irish Culture and Language Officer–Jane Quinn; Coaching and Games Officers– Ray Quinn, Sean Doherty;
Executive Committee; Officers plus -Gerry McElroy, Ann Marie Thornton, Sean McEneaney, Martin Quigley, Kevin McEnteggart, Thomas Mulholland, John McCarthy, Cora Kampes, Paddy Clarke, Joe Crawford, Peter Kellegher, Decalan Curran, Mary McGeown, Shaun McElroy (players rep). Senior and Junior, and Ladies Team Management be appointed later.
BOWLS
Kilkerley Bowls Club will continue each from Wednesday January 11, from 7.45pm to 10.00pm in Kilkerley Community Centre. New members are most welcome to join the club. Best of Christmas wishes to all members.
CHRISTMAS RUN
Locals from area that take part in the Killanny CPR Annual 5K run/walk fundraiser will be happy to hear that it takes place again this year on New Years Day at 10.00am starting from Community Centre in Killanny. Registration in Killanny Parish Hall from 9.00am. Hope to see you all there on the day. Defibrillator training begins in January so all enquiries contact JB on 0851641545.
BAPTISMS
Welcome Thomas Anthony Fox, son of Brian and Claire (nee Kenny) Lis Na Dara, Dundalk, Hugh Francis Byrne, son of Michael and Patricia (nee Rooney),
Beleek, Co. Armagh, who was baptised into the Christian community on Sunday, December 11.
VACANCY
Kilkerley Emmets have a vacancy for a worker on TUS Community Work Placement Scheme
at their Grounds in Kilkerley. If you are interested, please contact TUS Team Leader Noel Mackin at noel.mackin@louthleaderpartnership.ie
TEXT ALERT
Kilkerley Community Alert ‘Text Alert’ is now up and running. If you want to receive these texts then text your full name, address and mobile number to 089 472 5650.
PARISH NEWS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place each Friday from 6.30p.m.-7.30p.m.
Please pray for Bishop Gerard Clifford, Kathleen O’Hare, Dromintee, Paddy Lee, Milltown, Charlie McMaster, Belrobin, Damian Reilly, Rathmore who died recently.
From this month, Mass will be celebrated in Knockbridge each Friday at 9.30am. except on the 1st Friday of the month when Mass will be celebrated at 7.30p.m in Kilkerley.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in Kilkerley on February 17, at 11.00a.m. Archbishop Eamon Martin is scheduled to celebrate the ceremony.
After consultation with the parish pastoral councils in both parishes, the following are the Mass times for Christmas: Kilkerley: Christmas Eve Vigil 9.00p.m. (preceded by Christmas Carols at 8.30pm). Christmas Day 10.00a.m. Knockbridge: Christmas Eve Vigil 7.30p.m. (preceded by Christmas Carols at 7.00p.m.) Christmas Day at 11.30a.m. Kilcroney School at 8.30a.m. Christmas Day. Please note change of times. There will be a second collection at the Christmas masses for retired priests of the diocese.
The Diocesan Pastoral Plan Website was launched recently by Archbishop Eamon Martin. This website is armaghdiocesanpastoralplan.ie . You will see lots of resources and great pastoral ideas tried and tested in other parishes throughout the Archdiocese. Perhaps you have ideas of your own. Call Milanda at 042 9336649.
CIRCUIT CLASSES
FITnatic Circuit Classes continue on Monday and Wednesday nights 7.30pm to 8.15pm in Kilkerley Community Centre, Ladies and gents welcome.
CE SCHEME VACANCIES
Inniskeen West Louth Development CE Programme have vacancies in the following areas: one Environmental Worker, Kilkerley Tidy Towns and one Administration/Caretaker, Kilkerley Community Centre. Contact Cathriona O Rourke Community Employment Office Inniskeen. 042 9378521/0872055119 or westlouthce@eircom.net.